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Hungary: The investment amounts to €15.2 mln, of which €3 mln is support by the Hungarian government.
USA: Following the sketches published last autumn, the California High-Speed Rail Authority, CHSRA, has released renderings of a dining car, family area, and bike storage in its future train on the Merced–Bakersfield line.
Kazakhstan: According to LS, with reference to the Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), a national operator, the plans are now under consideration.
France: Two seven-car trams have started operation on Line 1, spanning 18.4 km. Alstom is to supply in total 61 trams, with the launch of the last one expected in 2027.
USA: The producers's annual financial statements included a forecast of this increase in sales, which is expected to reach 4,000–4,400 cars, up from 3,000 cars delivered in 2023 (-5% to 2022).
USA: The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has taken the decision to terminate a contract for 45 double-deck coaches.
Spain: The first batch comprises ten variable gauge AVE trains with 507 seats.
USA: Iron Senergy uses the first ReVolt hopper wagon, converted to battery traction by startup Intramotev, on a 27.3 km private rail line, which connects its Cumberland Mine with its Alicia Harbour terminal.
UK: In a statement, Nick Crossfield, Alstom UK & Ireland managing director, said that an order for 100–120 Aventra cars would maintain operations at the site until 2026, when the company will start fulfilling a contract for high-speed trains.